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e propellers Express and Octarara, the steamer Anacosta, (came in front sea yesterday,) four old whale, ships loaded with coal, and one Baltimore pilot boat. The steamer Adelaide lies at the Government wharf at Fort Monroe. The steamer Octarara took off the passengers that went down from Norfolk yesterday, and brought from Old Point live ladies and two gentlemen, bound South, who were transferred to the steamer Kahukee and brought to this place. A Federal flag of truce went to Craney Island last evening at sunset, but I have not been able to ascertain the particulars. All the vessels named above are lying quietly off the Point, safely and securely under the guns of Fortress Monroe protected by a stronghold on Virginia soil, to be wrested perchance at the cost of much Southern blood, from those who but recently could have easily been shul out forever from its ample gateways, massive well, and spacious and airy parade grounds. The Yankee soldiers — officers, at leas
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the National Hotel. The flag, which is much admired for its beauty and design, was presented by Capt. Lyon, of Petersburg, to the Petersburg Ragland Greys, in behalf of Mrs. Ragland, of the Cockade City, the donor. The speeches were admirable — very eloquent and finely adapted to the interesting occasion. The entertainment was one of rare interest and enjoyment, the feasting, dancing, and congenial socialities continuing until a rare hour. The Federal steamer Octarara came up to Craney Island yesterday from Old Point, under a flag of truce, with several ladies and gentlemen going South. They have arrived here. Among the passengers are Southerners of high character and ample means, including an ex-member of Congress, his lady, and his beautiful daughters. The accomplished ladies tell of indignities, privations, and actual sufferings at the Federal Capital calculated to excite the wrath of every truehearted man, and which will increase the feeling of contempt for the vile cr